Backgammon Games

Backgammon Games feature one of the oldest strategy board formats, with a history of more than 5,000 years. Chess, checkers, and dominoes share that brainy appeal. Dice adds chance here. That extra layer makes every match less predictable.

The goal in Backgammon is to remove all 15 checkers before your opponent does. The board has 24 long triangles called points. Players roll two dice on alternating turns and move their checkers clockwise. Once all pieces reach the home board, the last six points, bearing off begins. Remove every checker first to win. Long backgammon and short backgammon both appear here, with a few rule differences between them.

Play online for free without registration. Use hints while learning rules, planning moves, and reading the board. New players can practice against computer opponents. Challenge a friend or join matches with real players from around the world. These online board game sessions also build strategic thinking, arithmetic skills, logic, and concentration.